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Cooking Class in Puerto Vallarta

Q: Do I need cooking experience for this cooking class in Puerto Vallarta?

No. The class is beginner friendly and our hosts guide you through every recipe. Just bring your appetite and your enthusiasm for Mexican food.

Q: What will I cook?

In this cooking class in Puerto Vallarta you prepare an authentic molcajete salsa, fresh guacamole, traditional chicken enchiladas, jalapeño peppers stuffed with shrimp and melted cheese, and a grilled banana with sweetened condensed milk for dessert.

Q: Is there a vegetarian option?

Yes. A vegetarian option is available for the enchiladas. Let us know when you book.

Q: Is transportation included from Puerto Vallarta?

Yes. Round-trip transportation leaves from the security booth at Nima Bay in Marina Vallarta at 10:30 AM and returns at 3:30 PM. The drive takes about 25 to 30 minutes each way.

Q: Can kids join the class?

Yes. Most travelers can take part in the cooking class and the free time at the pool. Kids 8 to 11 have a reduced rate, and the tequila tasting is for guests 18 and older.

Q: How much does the cooking class in Puerto Vallarta cost?

The class costs $1,750 MXN per adult and $850 MXN for kids 8 to 11, including transportation, ingredients, the lunch you prepare, the tequila tasting and unlimited margaritas. Groups of 10 or more save 10% or more when booking directly.

Q: What happens if it rains?

If the experience is canceled due to unfavorable weather, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.

A hands-on Mexican cooking class in Puerto Vallarta, high above the Mascota River Canyon, with a guided tasting of our handcrafted tequilas and unlimited margaritas.

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10:30 to 3:30Full day

$1,750 MXNPer adult

Round tripFrom Marina Vallarta

BeginnersNo experience needed

18+For tequila tasting

The Experience

Roll up your sleeves, then pour the tequila

Escape the everyday and discover a hidden natural paradise with a cooking class in Puerto Vallarta, at La Dulce Vista, in the foothills of the Sierra Madre.

Travel from the city to a secluded mountain retreat surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, spectacular scenery and breathtaking views of the Mascota River Canyon.

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and discover the authentic flavors of Mexico in a beginner-friendly class. Using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, our hosts guide you through the preparation of traditional Mexican dishes while sharing the flavors and culinary traditions that make Mexican cuisine so special.

No culinary experience in Jalisco would be complete without tequila. Complement your creations with a guided tasting of our exclusive handcrafted house tequilas, then relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. It is the most flavorful cooking class in Puerto Vallarta, from the first chop to the last sip.

Mexican cooking class in Puerto Vallarta with fresh local ingredients

Handcrafted tequila tasting after the cooking class

No experiencejust bring your appetite

Your Day

From the marina to the kitchen

Your cooking class in Puerto Vallarta in six easy steps, fully hosted, with transportation both ways.

10:20 AM

Meet at Nima Bay

Security booth in Marina Vallarta, 10 minutes before departure.

10:30 AM

Ride our bus

About 25 to 30 minutes into the Sierra Madre countryside.

Morning

Cook with our hosts

Fresh, local ingredients and traditional recipes, step by step.

Midday

Eat what you make

Sit down to the Mexican lunch you prepared yourself.

Afternoon

Tequila & pool

A guided tequila flight, margaritas and free time to relax.

3:30 PM

Back to the marina

Return to Marina Vallarta, full and happy.

What You’ll Prepare

Five dishes, made by you

The menu of our cooking class in Puerto Vallarta, from salsa to dessert. A vegetarian option is available for the enchiladas.

The Tasting

Small batch, straight from Tequila

Our exclusive handcrafted house tequilas are produced in small batches in the town of Tequila, Jalisco, heart of the UNESCO-listed Agave Landscape. After your cooking class in Puerto Vallarta, your host pours each expression so you can taste how the barrel shapes the spirit, from a bright Blanco to a rich Extra Añejo.

Tequila, Jalisco · Small batch

BlancoUnaged agave

ReposadoRested in oak

AñejoAged in barrel

RosadoBlush finish

Extra AñejoLong aged

MargaritasUnlimited, all afternoon

What’s Included

Everything taken care of

Your cooking class in Puerto Vallarta includes transportation, ingredients, lunch, drinks and tequila, with no hidden extras.

Round-trip transportation

From Marina Vallarta aboard our bus, there and back.

Hands-on cooking class

Beginner friendly, guided by our hosts from start to finish.

Tequila tasting

A guided flight of our handcrafted house tequilas.

Ingredients and lunch

All cooking ingredients and every dish on the menu, then a traditional Mexican lunch prepared by you.

Unlimited margaritas

Plus lemonade and bottled water all afternoon.

Free time at La Dulce Vista

Swimming pool, trampoline, bicycles, volleyball, soccer, hammocks and shaded palapas.

Groups of 10+

Save 10% or more when you book directly for your group.

Before You Go

Good to know

Before your cooking class in Puerto Vallarta, here is what to know and what to pack.

Important information

Booking confirmation is provided upon reservation.
No culinary experience is necessary. Our hosts guide every step.
A vegetarian option is available for the enchiladas.
Guests must be 18 or older for the tequila tasting. Most travelers can join every other activity.

What to bring

Swimsuit

Towel

Hat

Sunglasses

Your appetite

Bring a swimsuit and towel if you wish to enjoy the pool after your class.

Meeting Point

Nima Bay, Marina Vallarta

Security booth at Nima Bay, Av. Paseo de la Marina 121, Marina Vallarta, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

10:20Arrive

10:30Depart

3:30Return

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Cancellation Policy

Plans change, we get it

24h+Full refundCancel at least 24 hours before the experience begins and receive a full refund.

<24hNo refundCancellations within 24 hours are not eligible for refunds or changes. Cutoff times follow local Puerto Vallarta time.

☂WeatherIf we cancel due to unfavorable weather, you choose a new date or a full refund.

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